The House, Wednesday, April 3, 2013

The House took up 4 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 35
Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
21 roll calls3 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered.

Presiding over the House during the day: Rep. Terie Norelli (D - Rock 26), Speaker of the House, and Rep. Naida Kaen (D - Straf 5), Deputy Speaker of the House.

Excused for the Day

Show the 17 members excusedDemocrat 11Republican 6

The journal records 17 members as having leave of the House for the day, that is, permission to be away. A member on leave may still have voted on part of the day, and the roll call record does not always agree with the journal about who was excused.

Rep. Frank Heffron (D - Rock 18) Rep. Laurie Sanborn (R - Hills 2) Rep. Dale Spainhower (D - Straf 18) Rep. David Thompson (R - Rock 6) Rep. Efstathia Booras (D - Hills 8) Rep. Jacqueline Cali-Pitts (D - Rock 30) Rep. Richard Eaton (D - Hills 38) Rep. Beverly Ferrante (R - Rock 6) Rep. Thomas Katsiantonis (D - Hills 15) Rep. Hoy Menear (D - Straf 11) Rep. Eric Palangas (D - Hills 43) Rep. Ted Rokas (D - Hills 12) Rep. Marjorie Smith (D - Straf 6) Rep. Daniel Tamburello (R - Rock 5) Rep. Stella Tremblay (R - Rock 4) Rep. John Kelley (D - Hills 32) Rep. Pamela Tucker (R - Rock 23)

What the House Did That Day

The record does not say what order these came in: the journal page is cited on only a few of them, so they are listed by bill.

HB 1-A (2013)Became Law
making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for fiscal years ending June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2015.
Rep. Mary Jane Wallner (D) House Finance Senate Finance State Government

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1166h, 14–8; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 132–225 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on Table (Rep Vaillancourt)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1166h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 194–172 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Cindy Rosenwald

Spoke against the motionRep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) Rep. William O'Brien (R - Hills 5)

Also spoke during this billRep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5) Rep. Cindy Rosenwaldthe record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedFeb 27, 2013✓HouseApr 3, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJun 28, 2013✓LawJul 1, 2013
HB 2-FN-A-LOCAL (2013)Became Law
relative to state fees, funds, revenues, and expenditures.
Rep. Mary Jane Wallner (D - Merr 10) House Finance Senate Finance State Government

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1169h, 14–8; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1193h

Motion Failed 171–195 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1193h

Spoke for the motionRep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2)

Spoke against the motionRep. Stephen Spratt (D - Hills 4)

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1196h

Motion Failed 159–206 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. L.Ober.

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1196h

Spoke for the motionRep. Lynne Ober (R - Hills 37)

Spoke against the motionRep. Mary Jane Wallner (D - Merr 10)

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1163h

Motion Failed 166–197 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. L.Ober.

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1163h

Spoke for the motionRep. Lynne Ober (R - Hills 37)

Spoke against the motionRep. Mary Jane Wallner (D - Merr 10)

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1177h

Motion Failed 181–186 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1177h

Spoke for the motionRep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15)

Spoke against the motionRep. Daniel Eaton (D - Ches 9)

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1178h

Motion Failed 185–186 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Karen Umberger (R - Carr 1).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1178h

Spoke for the motionRep. Karen Umberger (R - Carr 1)

Spoke against the motionRep. Daniel Eaton (D - Ches 9)

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1194h

Motion Failed 165–202 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Patrick Abrami (R - Rock 12).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1194h

Spoke for the motionRep. Patrick Abrami (R - Rock 12)

Spoke against the motionRep. William Hatch (D - Coos 6)

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1195h

Motion Failed 168–197 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1195h

Spoke for the motionRep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2)

Spoke against the motionRep. William Hatch (D - Coos 6)

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1186h

Motion Failed 169–201 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. John Cebrowski (R - Hills 7).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1186h

Spoke for the motionRep. John Cebrowski (R - Hills 7)

Spoke against the motionRep. Daniel Eaton (D - Ches 9)

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1219h

Motion Failed 174–195 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. G.Hopper.

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1219h

Spoke for the motionRep. Gary Hopper (R - Hills 44)

Spoke against the motionRep. Daniel Eaton (D - Ches 9)

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1190h

Motion Failed 140–225 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. J.R. Hoell (R - Merr 27).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1190h

Spoke for the motionRep. J.R. Hoell (R - Merr 27)

Spoke against the motionRep. Susan Ford (D - Graf 3)

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1200h

Motion Failed 151–213 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. J.R. Hoell (R - Merr 27).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1200h

Spoke for the motionRep. J.R. Hoell (R - Merr 27)

Spoke against the motionRep. Mel Myler (D - Merr 9)

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1201h

Motion Failed 169–196 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. J.R. Hoell (R - Merr 27).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1201h

Spoke for the motionRep. J.R. Hoell (R - Merr 27)

Spoke against the motionRep. Susan Ford (D - Graf 3)

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1202h

Motion Failed 159–205 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. J.R. Hoell (R - Merr 27).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1202h

Spoke for the motionRep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10)

Spoke against the motionRep. Susan Ford (D - Graf 3)

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1203h

Motion Failed 158–205 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. J.R. Hoell (R - Merr 27).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1203h

Spoke for the motionRep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 29) Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5)

Spoke against the motionRep. Susan Ford (D - Graf 3)

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1204h

Motion Failed 158–201 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. J.R. Hoell (R - Merr 27).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1204h

Spoke for the motionRep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 21) Rep. Barbara Shaw (D - Hills 16)

Spoke against the motionRep. Mel Myler (D - Merr 9)

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1199h

Motion Failed 126–229 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1199h

Spoke for the motionRep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2)

Spoke against the motionRep. Beatriz Pastor (D - Graf 12)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1169h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 193–166 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Mary Jane Wallner (D - Merr 10)

Spoke against the motionRep. John Hikel (R - Hills 6) Rep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 21) Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2)

✓IntroducedFeb 27, 2013✓HouseApr 3, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJun 28, 2013✓Law
HB 25-FN-A (2013)Became Law
making appropriations for capital improvements.
Rep. David Campbell (D - Hills 33) House Public Works and Highways Senate Capital Budget State Government

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1150h, 19–0.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2013-1207h

Motion Failed 98–253 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Steven Beaudoin (R - Straf 9).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2013-1207h

Spoke for the motionRep. Steven Beaudoin (R - Straf 9) Rep. John Burt (R - Hills 39)

Spoke against the motionRep. David Campbell (D - Hills 33)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1150h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 285–68 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 27, 2013✓HouseApr 3, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJul 9, 2013✓Law
SB 74 (2013)Became Law
relative to an exemption for entities that furnish hot water through a district energy system.
Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1155h, 14–0.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

In the record: Suspend House Rules to Allow Present Consideration Without Required Printing of Committee Report in House Calendar and, if passed, Immediate 3rd Reading (Reps Shurtleff and Chandler)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 1155h

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Ordered to 3rd Reading (Rep Shurtleff)

Motion Passed on a voice vote

Also spoke during this billRep. Beatriz Pastor (D - Graf 12)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateFeb 14, 2013✓HouseApr 3, 2013✓GovernorMay 7, 2013✓LawJul 6, 2013